Ranald is an uncommon, masculine given name of Scottish origin. Derived from the Gaelic word 'Raghall,' which means 'leader' or 'seize power,' it was originally a clan surname. The name gained prominence through Ranald MacDonald (1824-1900), also known as Chief Alisauld Ranald MacDonald, who was a notable Scottish-Canadian leader and politician.
"Ranald was a popular baby boy name from 1914 to 1988, with notable spikes in the mid-1950s and late 1950s."